When a disaster strikes, there are big differences in how well people are able to respond and recover -- and older adults in rural areas are especially vulnerable.

India’s urban future lies not in isolated city master plans but in integrated district-level development. A district-based ...

Rural areas face a serious mental healthcare gap, with similar rates of mental illness as urban areas but nearly double the suicide rate, fewer primary care providers, and slower workforce growth.

India has seen an increase in protein consumption over the past decade, with cereals remaining a primary source. However, fat ...

Energy poverty and electrification is often framed as rural and remote, despite urban trends across sub-Saharan Africa.

A new study has found that suicide rates in rural communities continues to be higher than those in urban areas, largely due ...

Access to obstetric care is a critical determinant of maternal and infant health. However, a new study led by the University ...

Rising global temperatures pose big challenges for city living and fuel talk of "urban heat islands." What are they and why do they matter?

Nigerian fintech company payZeep is expanding access to digital financial services among underserved groups, including ...

Gun violence in rural America is a growing concern, with southern Indiana counties showing high rates of gun homicides and ...

A new study from KFF indicates that Kentucky's rural population is likely to be hit harder than any other state's as a result ...